[nysbirds-l] FW: [HMBirds] Red Phalarope on Hudson at Fort Miller

2009-10-02 Thread Will Raup
From HM Birds This bird is located on the Hudson River, between Saratoga and Washington Counties in Region 8. Will Raup Albany, NY To: hmbi...@yahoogroups.com From: conservebi...@gmail.com Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2009 20:47:40 -0400 Subject: [HMBirds] Red Phalarope on Hudson at Fort

RE:[nysbirds-l] [MidHudsonBirds] photos of the hawk

2009-10-07 Thread Will Raup
In addition to Rich's photos, I've just put up some photos that my wife Danika took this morning. http://hoaryredpoll.wordpress.com/2009/10/07/swainsons-hawk/ Will and Danika Raup Albany, NY To: hmbi...@yahoogroups.com; midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com From: gael

RE:[nysbirds-l] [HMBirds] Swainson's Hawk-talk about luck

2009-10-10 Thread Will Raup
Before I get more hate mail from the natives... The Swainson's Hawk is being seen in the town of New Baltimore, Greene County NOT Coxsackie, even though that's what the Thruway interchange is named. Will Raup Albany, NY

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Pharlarope - Coxsackie Greene County

2010-05-27 Thread Will Raup
be there in the morning. Will Raup Albany, NY _ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendarocid

[nysbirds-l] Rufous Hummingbird, Saratoga County

2010-10-24 Thread Will Raup
. The nearest address is 1010 Rt. 50. More information will follow later today. Good Luck and Good Birding, Will Raup Albany, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Common Ground Dove -Continues

2010-11-06 Thread Will Raup
there. Will Raup Albany, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net

[nysbirds-l] Cave Swallow - Staten Island

2010-11-26 Thread Will Raup
10:40am Got a phone call from Rich Guthrie who was watching a CAVE SWALLOW feeding over an open field down near the water at Mt. Loretto on Staten Island. Good Luck and Good Birding, Will Raup Albany, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

RE: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn hawks and accipiter ID question

2011-01-29 Thread Will Raup
Looks more like a young Red-tailed Hawk to me, the tail doesn't look proportionally long enough for an accipiter and the white spotting on the back in common among 1st year Red-tails. Will Raup Albany, NY From: citybir...@earthlink.net To: NYSBirds-L@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l

RE: [nysbirds-l] Post Storm Species List

2011-08-30 Thread Will Raup
There was one reported upstate near Hudson, Columbia County on Sunday. Attempts to relocate it were not successful, but major flooding prevented birders from getting to the Hudson River and other areas storm birds coul have showed up. Will Raup Albany, Ny From: swalte...@verizon.net

[nysbirds-l] FW: [MidHudsonBirds] Found the Dove again

2011-09-10 Thread Will Raup
FYI Will Raup Albany, NY To: midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com From: bute...@yahoo.com Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2011 17:23:50 + Subject: [MidHudsonBirds] Found the Dove again I finally found the Dove again and have taken more photos. I will post

[nysbirds-l] FW: [HMBirds] Pacific Loon - Tomhannock Reservoir

2011-11-07 Thread Will Raup
Perhaps the same bird that was spotted there last year. Will Raup Albany, NY To: hmbi...@yahoogroups.com From: hersh...@nycap.rr.com Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 19:01:52 + Subject: [HMBirds] Pacific Loon - Tomhannock Reservoir Around noon

RE: [nysbirds-l] FW: [HMBirds] Pacific Loon - Tomhannock Reservoir

2011-11-07 Thread Will Raup
Sorry should note this is in Rensselaer County, Region 8. Will Raup Albany, NY From: hoaryredp...@hotmail.com To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] FW: [HMBirds] Pacific Loon - Tomhannock Reservoir Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2011 14:17:05

RE: [nysbirds-l] Troupial at Roslyn NY...

2011-11-30 Thread Will Raup
chance. I see no need to capture the bird unless we really want to know its origins and I certainly don't advocate capturing the bird to (re)sell. Will Raup Albany, NY Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:46:54 -0500 Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Troupial at Roslyn NY... From: wingmagi...@gmail.com

[nysbirds-l] FW: [MidHudsonBirds] GRAY-CROWNED ROSY-FINCH Black Dome Mt near Windham, NY

2011-12-22 Thread Will Raup
Interesting. Will Raup Albany, NY To: midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com From: davidtran...@yahoo.com Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:56:45 + Subject: [MidHudsonBirds] GRAY-CROWNED ROSY-FINCH Black Dome Mt near Windham, NY While hiking today

RE: [nysbirds-l] FW: [MidHudsonBirds] GRAY-CROWNED ROSY-FINCH Black Dome Mt near Windham, NY

2011-12-22 Thread Will Raup
Photo is up on the Midhudsonbirds yahoo site (need to be a member). Initial photo looks good. Will Raup Albany, NY From: hoaryredp...@hotmail.com To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] FW: [MidHudsonBirds] GRAY-CROWNED ROSY-FINCH Black Dome Mt near Windham, NY Date: Thu, 22

RE: [nysbirds-l] FW: [MidHudsonBirds] GRAY-CROWNED ROSY-FINCH Black Dome Mt near Windham, NY

2011-12-22 Thread Will Raup
http://www.flickr.com/photos/danikabelle/6556898629/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/danikabelle/6556898537/in/photostream/ For those not on the Mid-Hudson Birds List Serv. The photos were taken by David Rankin (see bottom of e-mail), not me. Will RaupAlbany, NY From: Will Raup hoaryredp

[nysbirds-l] Mountain Bluebird

2011-12-28 Thread Will Raup
Corey Finger called to say the Mountain Bluebird was present this am at its previously reported location. Good luck if you go! Will Raup Albany, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

RE: [nysbirds-l] Knee jerk reaction to 2 guys that just didn't get it

2012-02-06 Thread Will Raup
Photographers are clearly muggles, but the birding community has its share of deatheaters. Will Raup Albany, NY Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Knee jerk reaction to 2 guys that just didn't get it From: jacobdruc...@msn.com Date: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 16:53:32 -0500 CC: gregoryfis...@sprintmail.com

[nysbirds-l] Gray Crowned Rosy Finch

2012-03-05 Thread Will Raup
The Gray Crowned Rosy Finch was seen by a number of birders this morning and was present from about 10:30-11:15am, nearly the entire time my group (Jory Langer, Bill Lee, Rich Guthire) were present. It gave excellent views when it frequented the feeders, but was also known to be absent for

RE: [nysbirds-l] Gray Crowned Rosy Finch

2012-03-05 Thread Will Raup
Details for directions and contacting the homeowner (which would be a polite thing to do) can be found on Northern New York Birds List-Serv. http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NNYB.html#1330902688 Will Raup Albany, NY From: hoaryredp...@hotmail.com To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Subject

[nysbirds-l] Albany County Warblers 9/2/12

2012-09-02 Thread Will Raup
couple of hours in the middle of the day. Good Birding! Will Raup Albany, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com

RE: [nysbirds-l] Interesting cross-post from MASSBIRD

2012-11-02 Thread Will Raup
of those birds are still moving from areas further north through the region (no doubt stalled a bit by Sandy). Will Raup Albany, NY Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2012 11:52:30 -0700 From: peterandrewscull...@yahoo.com Subject: [nysbirds-l] Interesting cross-post

RE: [nysbirds-l] Virginia's seen 12:30 PM

2012-11-17 Thread Will Raup
Many people did NOT see the Virginia's Warbler, despite quite a bit of searching between 8:45am and 4pm. As a few did see it today, its likely still there, but is really, really tough to find. Will Raup Albany, NY Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2012 13:03:20 -0500 From: kedenb...@optonline.net

[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager - Athens, Greene County

2012-11-29 Thread Will Raup
. The homeowners Peter and Hope are OK with birders visiting, but ask that you please call ahead of time.  Their number is 518-44-8011. Good Birding! Will Raup Albany, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http

RE:[nysbirds-l] [HMBirds] Western Tanager - Athens, Greene County

2012-11-29 Thread Will Raup
That should read 518-444-8011 Will Raup Albany, NY To: hmbi...@yahoogroups.com; nysbirds-l@cornell.edu; midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com From: hoaryredp...@hotmail.com Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:42:10 -0500 Subject: [HMBirds] Western Tanager

[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager - Athens, Greene County +++

2012-11-30 Thread Will Raup
in Region 8 and even more so in late fall/winter. http://flic.kr/p/dxynWJ For those visiting the Western Tanager, please post your sightings positive or negative - Thank you! Good Birding! Will Raup Albany, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

RE:[nysbirds-l] [HMBirds] Western Tanager - Athens, Greene County +++

2012-11-30 Thread Will Raup
Thanks for Corey Finger for pointing out that I once again screwed up the phone number for Western Tanager in Athens... 518-444-8011 is the correct number. Will Raup Albany, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com

[nysbirds-l] Western Tanager Continues

2012-12-01 Thread Will Raup
Corey Finger called to say he saw the continuing Western Tanager in Athens around 2pm. Good Birding! Will Raup Albany, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http

[nysbirds-l] Yellow-throated Warbler - Albany 12/9/12

2012-12-09 Thread Will Raup
could have gotten a picture). The bird appears to be following a Chickadee flock that is roaming the neighborhood, meaning it has no reliable spot... for now. Also had a few hundred Snow Geese pass over head. Good Birding! Will Raup Albany, NY

[nysbirds-l] Northern Hawk-Owl - Saratoga County (and please read!)

2013-01-11 Thread Will Raup
County in 2003. Good Birding! Will Raup Albany, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1

[nysbirds-l] FW: NNYBirds: Great Gray Owl-Massena

2013-01-27 Thread Will Raup
FYI Will Raup Albany, NY To: northern_ny_bi...@yahoogroups.com From: ccur...@twcny.rr.com Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2013 22:22:03 + Subject: NNYBirds: Great Gray Owl-Massena Just saw a Great Gray Owl on the Campground Rd at Robert Moses State Park. It was perched in a tree about 100 yards

RE: [nysbirds-l] lack of birds

2013-05-03 Thread Will Raup
areas are nearing their peaks and it has been a disappointing start. Good Birding! Will Raup Albany, NY From: baga2...@verizon.net To: nysbirds-l@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] lack of birds Date: Fri, 3 May 2013 23:21:01 -0400 The lack of warblers,vireos,orioles,tangers and buntings

RE: [nysbirds-l] Sidney Black Vulture

2013-05-27 Thread Will Raup
Black Vultures are now fairly common as far north as Glens Falls, Warren County.  They are increasing rapidly in parts of Albany, Columbia, Greene and Rensselaer Counties. Will Raup Albany, NY Date: Sun, 26 May 2013 23:02:12 -0700 From: ablock22...@yahoo.com

RE: [nysbirds-l] Delaware county bobwhites

2013-05-29 Thread Will Raup
These are almost certainly escapes from local farmers/land owners.  You can buy them quite cheap at your local Agway or farm supply store  (and even on-line these days).  They typically don't last long as Coyotes tend to get them pretty fast. Will Raup Albany, NY

RE: NNYBirds: RE: [nysbirds-l] Minimal Migration or Population Decline?

2013-06-17 Thread Will Raup
! Will Raup Albany, NY To: c...@cornell.edu CC: nysbird...@list.cornell.edu; nf...@list.cornell.edu; nypizza...@gmail.com; crim...@vtecostudies.org; northern_ny_bi...@yahoogroups.com From: joan.coll...@frontier.com Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:35:17 -0400 Subject: NNYBirds: RE: [nysbirds-l] Minimal

RE: [nysbirds-l] query

2013-08-15 Thread Will Raup
that perhaps this species can reclaim some of its past territory. Hope this helps! Good Birding! Will Raup Albany, NY From: beec...@verizon.net To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] query Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2013 14:46:18 -0400 I am curious if anyone knows the actual status of the red-headed

RE: [nysbirds-l] Snowy Owls being shot at JFK

2013-12-09 Thread Will Raup
will be hard pressed to find anyone, especially in the government who would potentially risk hundreds of human lives for one, two or even 3 Owls.  Its the same reason why Canada Geese are culled in many areas. Just another risk Snowy Owl's have to deal with when they come this far south. Will Raup

[nysbirds-l] FW: [HMBirds] Snowy Owl - Coxsackie, Greene Co., NY

2013-12-18 Thread Will Raup
See below... Will RaupAlbany, NY To: hmbi...@yahoogroups.com; nysbirds-l@cornell.edu From: richardpguth...@gmail.com Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2013 18:42:32 -0500 Subject: [HMBirds] Snowy Owl - Coxsackie, Greene Co., NY There was a SNOWY OWL perched on

RE: [nysbirds-l] White-winged Scoter in Stillwater, NY

2014-03-05 Thread Will Raup
White-winged Scoter is the only Scoter I'd expect on that part of the Hudson. They are fairly regular in Spring (less so in fall) from Stillwater north through Ft. Miller and Ft. Edward and onto Lake George as well. Much like Red-necked Grebe, their numbers have been better this winter thanks

RE: [nysbirds-l] Press release

2014-03-20 Thread Will Raup
only to NYS. Linda On Thu, Mar 20, 2014 at 2:11 PM, Will Raup hoaryredp...@hotmail.com wrote: Sadly the fact the Senator used the term New York City DEC, means it will be ignored. It should be edited immediately to say New York State DEC, otherwise this will be dismissed by upstate

RE: [nysbirds-l] Press release

2014-03-20 Thread Will Raup
. Colleen - Original Message - From: Stella Miller To: Will Raup ; Linda Orkin Cc: NYSBIRDS-L Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2014 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Press release Hi, I had to run out today right after the press release was sent to me. I

RE: [nysbirds-l] Willow Ptarmigan

2014-04-27 Thread Will Raup
Reports are the bird is still being seen well this morning. Will RaupAlbany, NY Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2014 07:34:09 -0400 Subject: [nysbirds-l] Willow Ptarmigan From: baobab...@gmail.com To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu The Point Peninsula Willow Ptarmigan continues. Currently being viewed near house

[nysbirds-l] FW: NNYBirds: Brown Booby Champlain Bridge

2014-08-23 Thread Will Raup
FYI To: vtb...@list.uvm.edu; northern_ny_bi...@yahoogroups.com From: northern_ny_bi...@yahoogroups.com Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2014 10:39:29 -0400 Subject: NNYBirds: Brown Booby Champlain Bridge There is a BROWN BOOBY sitting on the water on the

RE: [ebirdsnyc] Re: [nysbirds-l] No Sighting: Plea for reports

2014-08-26 Thread Will Raup
Also those interested in the Brown Booby should keep an eye out on the Vermont list serv. Birders on the east side of the lake, won't be reporting here. Will RaupGlenmont, NYDate: Tue, 26 Aug 2014 19:15:59 -0400 Subject: Re: [ebirdsnyc] Re: [nysbirds-l] No Sighting: Plea for reports From:

[nysbirds-l] Brown Booby Report

2014-08-28 Thread Will Raup
There was a post last night in the Vermont Birds on Facebook by a ferry captain who said he saw the Brown Booby shortly after leaving Essex last night, he provided a good description as the bird flew past the boat and landed on the NY side. So hopefully the bird is still around if people are

RE: [nysbirds-l] Possible White-tailed Kite

2014-09-07 Thread Will Raup
I assume this is on Long Island? Details are important people! NY is a big state! Will RaupGlenmont, NY Date: Sun, 7 Sep 2014 12:36:03 -0400 Subject: [nysbirds-l] Possible White-tailed Kite From: radamo4...@gmail.com To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Just returned from church, to find an email from

[nysbirds-l] Lake Champlain - Reports from Vermont

2014-09-07 Thread Will Raup
Reports from Birders on the Vermont side of Lake Champlain, reported the continuing Brown Booby, 6 Parasitic Jaegers, 1 Sabines Gull and 1 Little Gull from Charlotte Town Beach, Ferrisburgh, Vermont These birds would also be visible in NY Waters between Westport, Essex County and Whallon's

[nysbirds-l] FW: Western Kingbird - Staten Island - Richmond County

2014-09-29 Thread Will Raup
Posting on behalf of Mike Shanley Will RaupGlenmont, New York The Western Kingbird originally found by Dick Veit late this afternoon at Mt Loretto DEC Unique Area in southern Staten Island (Richmond Co.) was re-found by Seth Wollney around 640pm and was still present when we left the park at

RE: [nysbirds-l] Broad-winged Hawk

2014-10-16 Thread Will Raup
Heard but not seen? What about a sneaky Blue Jay? Will RaupGlenmont, NYDate: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 10:15:59 -0400 Subject: [nysbirds-l] Broad-winged Hawk From: fredbee.ea...@gmail.com To: NYSBirds-L@cornell.edu A fairly late individual just heard on the Sarah Lawrence College campus, Yonkers.

[nysbirds-l] Late Report - Painted Bunting - Rotterdam, Schenectady County

2014-12-02 Thread Will Raup
I saw photos this evening of an adult male Painted Bunting that had been coming to a feeder in Rotterdam, Schenectady County for several days after the snow storm last week, but has not been seen the last couple of days. Still working on getting some more details and if the bird has been seen

RE: [nysbirds-l] Northern Goshawk

2014-12-12 Thread Will Raup
Adult or Immature Goshawk? Will RaupGlenmont, NYDate: Fri, 12 Dec 2014 13:56:52 -0500 Subject: [nysbirds-l] Northern Goshawk From: baobab...@gmail.com To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu A phone call from Bob Anderson alerted myself and Ed Becher to a N. Goshawk at the nature center at West End ll, Jones

RE: [nysbirds-l] Newburgh (Orange County) Hudson River Gulls

2015-01-20 Thread Will Raup
Further upriver in the Albany area, we are having an above-average to excellent white-winged Gull year. In the Cohoes area, where the Mohawk and Hudson meet, there is just enough open water due to the Cohoes Falls and a couple of power stations and the local dump doesn't hurt either! So even

[nysbirds-l] Boreal Owl - Saratoga County

2015-02-10 Thread Will Raup
A report was made this weekend February 7, (with photographs) of a BOREAL OWL in a backyard (sitting on a feeder!) in Gansevoort, Saratoga County. The person who made the e-bird report was not the home owners. There are efforts being made on multiple fronts to get more details on this bird to

RE:[nysbirds-l] [HMBirds] Boreal Owl - Saratoga County

2015-02-10 Thread Will Raup
County record, the last being also about this time in February in the late 1970's! Good Birding! Will RaupGlenmont, NY __._,_.___ Posted by: Will Raup hoaryredp...@hotmail.com

RE: [nysbirds-l] Cassins/Couches survival chances?

2015-01-08 Thread Will Raup
Why should we get involved at all? They are vagrants, moved out of their normal range for whatever reason. They will either survive and return home, or they won't. That's the way nature works. I think we should stand back and let nature take its course and not get directly involved. Will

RE: [nysbirds-l] Female Rose Breasted Grosbeak

2015-03-13 Thread Will Raup
It's an almost an extraordinary sighting. Typical arrival times is late April downstate, and around May 1st for areas south of the Adirondacks. Was female Purple Finch ruled out? They seem to be moving right now. Any photos? Will RaupGlenmont, NYDate: Fri, 13 Mar 2015 18:36:54 -0400 Subject:

RE: [nysbirds-l] Seaford Crested Caracara Photos

2015-01-29 Thread Will Raup
I have a different theory. I bet the increase in Caracaras on the East Coast/Northeast are more from Texas and the Southwest, perhaps displaced by long term drought in that region. On the other hand, NY has just had Cassian's and Couch's Kingbirds, why not a Caracara from the same region? Will

RE: [nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: PROTHONOTARY WARBLER

2015-04-27 Thread Will Raup
Is this the one that was reported released there earlier today? Will RaupGlenmont, NYDate: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 18:35:31 -0400 Subject: [nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC: PROTHONOTARY WARBLER From: anders.pelto...@gmail.com To: NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu; ebirds...@yahoogroups.com A Prothonotary warbler

RE: [nysbirds-l] Blue-winged Warbler, Suffolk Co.

2015-04-03 Thread Will Raup
That's very early for a Blue-winged Warbler and I've never heard of one coming to a feeder (or even interested by one). Are you sure it wasn't a bright Pine Warbler? Will RaupGlenmont, NY Date: Fri, 3 Apr 2015 17:49:47 -0400 From: jlhor...@optonline.net Subject: [nysbirds-l] Blue-winged

[nysbirds-l] Lark Sparrow - Saratoga County

2015-07-06 Thread Will Raup
Greetings! A LARK SPARROW has been seen the last few days at the Wilton Wildlife Preserve - Camp Saratoga, near Saratoga in [surprise!] Saratoga County. The bird was first reported to e-bird on 7/2/15 by Brendan Hathaway and was relocated yesterday and seen by numerous birders. This is at

[nysbirds-l] FW: [HMBirds] Townsend's Solitaire

2015-10-23 Thread Will Raup
To: hmbi...@yahoogroups.com From: hmbirds-nore...@yahoogroups.com Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2015 09:48:41 -0400 Subject: [HMBirds] Townsend's Solitaire It's 9:45 am Friday, 10/23, and the Townsend's Solitaire is offering clear views on a branch of

[nysbirds-l] Townsend's Solitaire - Albany County - Yes 10/26

2015-10-26 Thread Will Raup
David Harrison just called to say he had the continuing Townsend's Solitaire at Thacher State Park just west of Albany as of about 10:45 am, after being absent much of yesterday (it was seen near dusk) The reported Dickcissel (of local interest to Region 8 birders) at Collins Lake in Scotia,

[nysbirds-l] Townsend's Solitaire - NYSARC reminder

2015-10-23 Thread Will Raup
Just as a reminder, Townsend's Solitaire is a NYSARC review species. Just because many have seen the bird, don't assume they have already filed reports. For more information and to file a report visit: http://nybirds.org/NYSARC/goodreport.htm Good Luck and Good Birding! Will RaupHMBC Records

[nysbirds-l] Townsend's Solitaire - Thatcher Park, Albany County

2015-10-20 Thread Will Raup
The bird was seen by a group of birders this morning. Park in the "Mine" parking lot and follow the trail/fence line to the LEFT. After about 150 yards or so, crossing a dry creek you'll see the construction of the new visitors center on your left. Keep to the right of the temporary fencing

[nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - Update

2015-11-17 Thread Will Raup
I have not seen any reports positive or negative today. I also want to alert people who use e-bird that a new Hotspot has temporarily been created called - Stakeout Harris's Sparrow and I ask that people please merge their checklists into this one, so we can keep things a bit more organized

RE:[nysbirds-l] [MidHudsonBirds] Report: Crested Caracara - Ulster County

2015-09-16 Thread Will Raup
, that looking at his photos, this bird appears to be missing an eye... Good Luck and Good Birding! Will RaupGlenmont, NY __._,_.___ Posted by: Will Raup <hoaryredp...@hotmail.

RE:[nysbirds-l] [MidHudsonBirds] Report: Crested Caracara - Ulster County

2015-09-16 Thread Will Raup
Birds]" <midhudsonbirds-nore...@yahoogroups.com> Date: 9/16/2015 5:27 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Jim Yates <jim...@ix.netcom.com> Cc: Will Raup <hoaryredp...@hotmail.com>, NYSBIRDS-L <nysbirds-l@cornell.edu>, Mid Hudson Birds <midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: [

[nysbirds-l] Report: Crested Caracara - Ulster County

2015-09-16 Thread Will Raup
There was a report to the Riff Raff Hawkwatch Group on Facebook of a Crested Caracara seen today [and supposedly photographed] off Rt. 299 near Highland, Ulster County, then seen flying towards New Paltz. The observer said on the facebook group, that looking at his photos, this bird appears to

RE:[nysbirds-l] [HMBirds] Harris's Sparrow

2015-11-20 Thread Will Raup
It has been seen daily. Will Rauo Sent via the Samsung Galaxy Mega® 2, an AT 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: "Robert Lewis rfer...@yahoo.com [hmbirds]" Date: 11/20/2015 12:10 PM (GMT-05:00) To: j.taf...@yahoo.com,

RE: [nysbirds-l] [MidHudsonBirds] Snowy Owl Ulster Couty near the Shawangunk Grasslands

2016-06-13 Thread Will Raup
won't matter. Will Raup Glenmont, NY Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S®6 active, an AT 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Gerald Smith <gosh...@gisco.net> Date: 6/13/2016 3:42 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Richard Guthrie <richardpguth...@gmail.com> Cc: Pia Davis <pia

RE: [nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 1/28 +

2016-01-28 Thread Will Raup
Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S®6 active, an AT 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Thomas Fiore Date: 1/28/2016 3:05 PM (GMT-05:00) To: nysbirds-l Subject: [nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 1/28 + Central Park,

RE: [nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 1/28 +

2016-01-28 Thread Will Raup
N Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S®6 active, an AT 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Thomas Fiore Date: 1/28/2016 3:05 PM (GMT-05:00) To: nysbirds-l Subject: [nysbirds-l] Central Park, NYC 1/28 + Central Park,

RE: [nysbirds-l] more Caspian terns

2016-05-02 Thread Will Raup
Doing a quick records search, shows this may be one of the best days, in decades for Common Tern in the Albany area. While both Caspian and Black Terns are seen, at least a few each migration, Common Tern can go years without a single sighting, so the report of 12 at Cohoes Flats (on the

RE: [nysbirds-l] Ross Gull?

2017-01-28 Thread Will Raup
Last positive report was 2pm yesterday. Nothing so far today. Will Raup Glenmont, NY Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S®6 active, an AT 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Isaac Grant <hosesbroadb...@gmail.com> Date: 1/28/17 10:52 AM (GMT-05:00) To: NYSBIRDS-L@corne

RE: [nysbirds-l] Extralimital Wagtail.

2016-11-02 Thread Will Raup
Siberian Accentor has to be next! Will Raup Glenmont, NY Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S®6 active, an AT 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Sean Sime <s...@seansime.com> Date: 11/2/16 7:42 PM (GMT-05:00) To: nys birds <NYSbirds-L@cornell.edu> Subject:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brant Migration

2018-05-21 Thread Will Raup
Hundreds are currently passing Albany. Right on time. Will Raup Glenmont, NY Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S®6 active, an AT 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Corey Finger <1birdsblog...@gmail.com> Date: 5/21/18 6:21 PM (GMT-05:00) To: New York <n

Re: [nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - Altamont, NY - Yes

2018-02-21 Thread Will Raup
Details on that Long-Eared Owl? That's a very rare bird for Albany County. Will Raup Glenmont, NY Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S®6 active, an AT 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: "Long Island Birding ." <michaelz...@gmail.com> Date: 2/21/18 3:

RE:[nysbirds-l] [hmbirds] Black-legged Kittiwake. - The Crossings

2022-09-14 Thread Will Raup
People did call, but it was likely a lost cause. Due to Avian flu concerns, many won't risk it right now. People visiting the crossings should keep an eye out for other sick birds until a pathology report comes back. Will Raup Glenmont, NY Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

RE: [nysbirds-l] more Caspian terns

2016-05-02 Thread Will Raup
Doing a quick records search, shows this may be one of the best days, in decades for Common Tern in the Albany area. While both Caspian and Black Terns are seen, at least a few each migration, Common Tern can go years without a single sighting, so the report of 12 at Cohoes Flats (on the

RE: [nysbirds-l] [MidHudsonBirds] Snowy Owl Ulster Couty near the Shawangunk Grasslands

2016-06-13 Thread Will Raup
won't matter. Will Raup Glenmont, NY Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S®6 active, an AT 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Gerald Smith Date: 6/13/2016 3:42 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Richard Guthrie Cc: Pia Davis , NYSBIRDS_L , midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re

RE: [nysbirds-l] Extralimital Wagtail.

2016-11-02 Thread Will Raup
Siberian Accentor has to be next! Will Raup Glenmont, NY Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S®6 active, an AT 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Sean Sime Date: 11/2/16 7:42 PM (GMT-05:00) To: nys birds Subject: [nysbirds-l] Extralimital Wagtail. Just gleaned this off

RE: [nysbirds-l] Ross Gull?

2017-01-28 Thread Will Raup
Last positive report was 2pm yesterday. Nothing so far today. Will Raup Glenmont, NY Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S®6 active, an AT 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Isaac Grant Date: 1/28/17 10:52 AM (GMT-05:00) To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu Subject: [nysbirds-l] Ross

Re: [nysbirds-l] Harris's Sparrow - Altamont, NY - Yes

2018-02-21 Thread Will Raup
Details on that Long-Eared Owl? That's a very rare bird for Albany County. Will Raup Glenmont, NY Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S®6 active, an AT 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: "Long Island Birding ." Date: 2/21/18 3:57 PM (GMT-05:00) To: birds Subject:

Re: [nysbirds-l] Brant Migration

2018-05-21 Thread Will Raup
Hundreds are currently passing Albany. Right on time. Will Raup Glenmont, NY Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S®6 active, an AT 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Corey Finger <1birdsblog...@gmail.com> Date: 5/21/18 6:21 PM (GMT-05:00) To: New York Subject: [ny

RE: [nysbirds-l] Fw: [OneidaBirds] Snowy Owl

2009-08-04 Thread Will Raup
As a side note, there was a Snowy Owl present at the Albany County Airport (Albany County) into late June. Will Raup Albany, NY Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2009 16:47:39 -0700 From: brinjos...@yahoo.com Subject: [nysbirds-l] Fw: [OneidaBirds] Snowy Owl To: NYSBIRDS-L@cornell.edu

[nysbirds-l] FW: [HMBirds] Red Phalarope on Hudson at Fort Miller

2009-10-02 Thread Will Raup
>From HM Birds This bird is located on the Hudson River, between Saratoga and Washington Counties in Region 8. Will Raup Albany, NY To: hmbi...@yahoogroups.com From: conservebi...@gmail.com Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2009 20:47:40 -0400 Subject: [HMBirds] Red Phalarope on Hudson at F

[nysbirds-l] Swainson's Hawk - New Baltimore, Greene County

2009-10-07 Thread Will Raup
/Life bird before heading into work! Will and Danika Raup Albany, NY From: langn...@earthlink.net To: gael...@capital.net; midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com; nysbirds-l@cornell.edu; hmbi...@yahoogroups.com Subject: YES - [nysbirds-l] New Baltimore weather advisory for today Date: Wed, 7

RE:[nysbirds-l] [MidHudsonBirds] photos of the hawk

2009-10-07 Thread Will Raup
In addition to Rich's photos, I've just put up some photos that my wife Danika took this morning. http://hoaryredpoll.wordpress.com/2009/10/07/swainsons-hawk/ Will and Danika Raup Albany, NY To: hmbi...@yahoogroups.com; midhudsonbi...@yahoogroups.com From: gael

RE:[nysbirds-l] [HMBirds] Swainson's Hawk-talk about luck

2009-10-10 Thread Will Raup
Before I get more hate mail from the natives... The Swainson's Hawk is being seen in the town of New Baltimore, Greene County NOT Coxsackie, even though that's what the Thruway interchange is named. Will Raup Albany, NY

RE: [nysbirds-l] Iceland Gulls Coxsackie

2010-01-23 Thread Will Raup
The Northern Shrike was also present on River Road this afternoon and cooperated enough to get some good scope looks at it. Will and Danika Raup Albany, NY From: gael...@capital.net To: hmbi...@yahoogroups.com CC: philandmarjwhit...@earthlink.net; birdl...@hmbc.net; nysbirds-l

[nysbirds-l] Red-necked Pharlarope - Coxsackie Greene County

2010-05-27 Thread Will Raup
be there in the morning. Will Raup Albany, NY _ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar

[nysbirds-l] FW: Red-necked Pharlarope - Coxsackie Greene County

2010-05-27 Thread Will Raup
Map credit goes to Jim Osterland, who also corrected me that Coxsackie is Exit 21 B of the Thruway. Exit 21A puts you on the berkshire spur. Will Raup Albany, NY Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 23:05:31 -0400 From: james...@optonline.net Subject: Re: [nysbirds-l] Red-necked Pharlarope

[nysbirds-l] Rufous Hummingbird, Saratoga County

2010-10-24 Thread Will Raup
. The nearest address is 1010 Rt. 50. More information will follow later today. Good Luck and Good Birding, Will Raup Albany, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES

[nysbirds-l] Rufous Hummingbird - Yes

2010-10-26 Thread Will Raup
to the feeder and was also absent for long periods of time. Please remember to call ahead if you want to look for the bird as you cannot see the house or feeders from any public road. However, the home-owner, Karl was nothing short of welcoming. Good Birding, Will and Danika Raup Albany, NY

[nysbirds-l] Common Ground Dove -Continues

2010-11-06 Thread Will Raup
there. Will Raup Albany, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/nysbirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://birdingonthe.net

[nysbirds-l] Boreal Chickadee - Partridge Run WMA - Albany County

2010-11-11 Thread Will Raup
wished it was about 2 feet over in about the only patch of sunlight. http://www.flickr.com/photos/danikabelle/5168649344/ Good Birding, Will and Danika Raup Albany, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/

[nysbirds-l] Cave Swallow - Staten Island

2010-11-26 Thread Will Raup
10:40am Got a phone call from Rich Guthrie who was watching a CAVE SWALLOW feeding over an open field down near the water at Mt. Loretto on Staten Island. Good Luck and Good Birding, Will Raup Albany, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http

RE: [nysbirds-l] Brooklyn hawks and accipiter ID question

2011-01-29 Thread Will Raup
Looks more like a young Red-tailed Hawk to me, the tail doesn't look proportionally long enough for an accipiter and the white spotting on the back in common among 1st year Red-tails. Will Raup Albany, NY > From: citybir...@earthlink.net > To: NYSBirds-L@cornell.edu > Subject:

RE: [nysbirds-l] Status of Henslow's Sparrow in NYS

2011-07-15 Thread Will Raup
Henslow's Sparrow is also very picky when it comes to where it will and won't nest, even slight changes in the plant make up of a particular field will cause Henslow's Sparrows to move on. This is why sites such as the one in Sharon Springs, were abandonded after 2 or 3 years, the field

RE: [nysbirds-l] Post Storm Species List

2011-08-30 Thread Will Raup
There was one reported upstate near Hudson, Columbia County on Sunday. Attempts to relocate it were not successful, but major flooding prevented birders from getting to the Hudson River and other areas storm birds coul have showed up. Will Raup Albany, Ny From: swalte...@verizon.net

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